Travelling from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zagreb Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zagreb.
Flights from ZAG to MLA start at 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:30 with Ryanair. In total, there are seven weekly Zagreb Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ZAG to MLA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Zagreb Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Valletta — and maybe even more of Malta if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ZAG to MLA flights, with 84.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
17 € is the best price for a one-way Zagreb Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start at 34 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from ZAG to MLA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Zagreb Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ZAG to MLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zagreb Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
76% of flights departing from Zagreb Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Zagreb to Zagreb Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Zagreb Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ZAG:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MLA if you're taking a late Zagreb Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Valletta and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Zagreb Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Valletta in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Zagreb Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZAG to MLA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Malta you'll want to see. About 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Malta, consider Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri are the start of reasons to visit.